Hogwarts Legacy

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 64
  3. Negative: 14 out of 64
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  1. Mfgr
    May 12, 2023
    8
    I've played Harry Potter games through all generations and this is finally the game we all been waiting for.
    The game is a little bit slow sometimes, but in my opinion does not affect the experience.
  2. Azagoth99
    May 14, 2023
    10
    solid game a worthy addition to the Harry Potter universe good graphic design great open world design. and awesome attention to the ascetic of hogwarts castle.
  3. reesemondragon
    May 10, 2023
    10
    Great fun even on last gen consoles! I've played on PS5 and it holds up nicely on PS4
  4. Derangedxzombie
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscentFantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscent of Sonic Adventure 2's Chao garden from Dreamcast. Excellent combat too with customizable spell layouts and leveling for fun combos. A must have.… Expand
  5. Red_Panda
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Biggest present for Wizarding World fans. Great AAA debut for Avalanche. 10 for a lot of easter eggs and fun service.
  6. alexmak2008
    May 11, 2023
    0
    Compare to past AAA games..This one looks not so perfect on ps4... framerate..
  7. Nando2k2
    Jun 6, 2023
    4
    Pros: Game environment and the soundtrack. Those literally carry the entire game.

    Cons: The character dialogue is comically horrible, the character models are far too similar, where characters look like re-hashed variants of each other with different names, and the game design is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Calling this game open world is a far cry from what it is. The UI    Pros: Game environment and the soundtrack. Those literally carry the entire game.

    Cons: The character dialogue is comically horrible, the character models are far too similar, where characters look like re-hashed variants of each other with different names, and the game design is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Calling this game open world is a far cry from what it is. The UI and map system are pretty trash too. The story is just as bad as everything else and the combat is super repetitive. Glitches and bugs galore. Just bad, overall.

    Conclusion: A proper open-world RPG, you would think, would be games such as The Witcher 3, Elder Scrolls, etc...this one, ain't it. As a trophy hunter, I like to enjoy the games that I plat, but this one is slog. Wait for a deep sale if you intend to purchase this game.    … Expand
  8. AntonioDS94
    May 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ho giocato ad Hogwarts Legacy su PS4 è pieno di bug. Non è vero che è tutto una meraviglia è un gioco rotto.… Expand
  9. Bandom
    May 9, 2023
    10
    For Harry Potter series fan this game is just dream come true. Not a perfect realisation what could be done ,that includes wizard and hogwarts student vibe ,still amazing for recreating this from physics and spells looks,impacts, to world visuals and variety of wizarding world. Atmosphere and variety of wizarding activities are just out ot words. I think you like this or not depends ifFor Harry Potter series fan this game is just dream come true. Not a perfect realisation what could be done ,that includes wizard and hogwarts student vibe ,still amazing for recreating this from physics and spells looks,impacts, to world visuals and variety of wizarding world. Atmosphere and variety of wizarding activities are just out ot words. I think you like this or not depends if you are fan of Wizarding World. That includes to visuals, exploring and story aswell. And as a video game.its loaded with stuff to do, puzzles, finding items, side quests, flying, wizard games, battles, exploring, combat large range of attacks, everything has its interesting way of satisfy curiosity. Ps4 version looks fine, has till 5secs loading times at the doors, long loading when teleport, still did not faced any crashes or framedrops, just a few bugs. Nature details graphics are not without flaws ,even in my 15.8inches monitor, but I do think we must remember ps4 is already past console. Honestly I am daily wondering what game to play next and after tries do not enjoy continueing, but this game gets me excited as a Wizarding World fan, best 55 eur I've ever spent. Will rebuy on ps5 in the future.… Expand
  10. CombOverHere
    May 10, 2023
    4
    When I originally read the description and saw open world, I stopped reading and decided I was going to buy it when it came out. Between then and the time I bought the game, I purposely remained ignorant. I was hoping the game would be more like Elder Scrolls. I think the game is almost too easy at times. In my experience, I found myself too often being over leveled for a mission. I alsoWhen I originally read the description and saw open world, I stopped reading and decided I was going to buy it when it came out. Between then and the time I bought the game, I purposely remained ignorant. I was hoping the game would be more like Elder Scrolls. I think the game is almost too easy at times. In my experience, I found myself too often being over leveled for a mission. I also think it will have very little, if any, replay value. How cool would it be to have a game style like Elder Scrolls and also have multiplayer? I don't regret buying the game, but I do regret paying full price. Get the game on sale if you haven't bought it yet. To sum it up, I think if Harry Potter is your thing, that aspect will make the game more enjoyable. However, if you look at it purely as an open world RPG, it is not a great specimen at all.… Expand
  11. yao718
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Great game for potter heads. Design looks Witcheresque too. Lots of little details to discover. Only a few things missing like quidditch, house cup, morality system, and more player choices affecting gameplay. The few choices you get only change a bit of dialogue until much later.
  12. Danirxx
    May 19, 2023
    10
    A good game for Harry Potter lovers Very nice story along with very interesting sub-stages. I liked this game. I hope I can help you
  13. DarthFronz85
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    I decided to give this game a go and, 15 hours in, I am having an absolute blast.
    From a story that borrows from its source material while simultaneously working to stand alone as it's own fiction, the game is like playing a spinoff "Harry Potter" novel. Without spoiling anything, you arrive at Hogwarts, starting your Wizarding education at 5th year for reasons the story goes on to    I decided to give this game a go and, 15 hours in, I am having an absolute blast.
    From a story that borrows from its source material while simultaneously working to stand alone as it's own fiction, the game is like playing a spinoff "Harry Potter" novel. Without spoiling anything, you arrive at Hogwarts, starting your Wizarding education at 5th year for reasons the story goes on to explain. You get to see that sort of "fish out of water" of being new to magic while being a bit older to allow for more mature themes.
    I won't go into the plot at all except to say that it takes place in the late 19th century at a time when most of the characters we know and love would have been too young to be at Hogwarts. This allows the game to make some loose connections to the books and movie universe while also allowing it to stand apart as it's own story.
    The gameplay is decidedly open world, action adventure RPG with a Diablo-esque loot color system that will have loothounds (like myself) always looking for the best gear. Even better, I enjoy fashion and this game does not disappoint: Any style of armor you find (which includes slots for gloves, hat, mask/glasses, Scarf, Cloak/Cape, and the Outfit you wear under your cloak or cape) becomes available as a cosmetic appearance. This means you can equip what gives the best stat gains while also coordinating an outfit you like.
    You do also get to customize your wand and can find handles for it, generally as quest rewards, adding to the fashion fun!
    The open world is fun to traverse whether by broom, mount, or on foot. Professors give you extra work to learn new spells which add a fun "metroidvania" aspect to the game. Coming back to early areas with late game spells can result in some tasty treasure.
    As was expected with the PS4, there are some graphical issues. Doors have to load to open which isn't a huge downfall but is slightly immersion breaking. There is also some fogging and texture pop-in present in particularly dense areas, such as common areas at Hogwarts or in Hogsmeade. These don't detract too much and the PS4 Pro handles a lot of the graphical craziness this game does pretty well but it's clear that things would move a bit more smoothly with the SSD present in the PS5.
    So, minor graphical niggles aside, this one helps to let me enjoy a childhood dream: Being a wizard at Hogwarts. With crafting, base building aspects, and plenty to discover, this one is sure to cater to any Potter Head!    … Expand
  14. ManiDon
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in all aspects! Worth playing, super graphic! Extraordinary game!
  15. Antoniods
    May 10, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hogwarts Legacy gira sorprendentemente male su PS4. Il gioco presenta bug, glitch , e salvataggi buggati.… Expand
  16. filabres
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    Por primera vez en muchos años tenemos un nuevo juego de Harry Potter pero esta vez donde por primera vez para consolas los protagonistas no eran Harry, Hermione, Ron y compañía sino que esta vez tu podías ser el protagonista a través de un personaje creado. Pintaba que podía ser el mejor juego pero lamentablemente este juego del mundo de Harry Potter se queda flojo y cojea dejando muchoPor primera vez en muchos años tenemos un nuevo juego de Harry Potter pero esta vez donde por primera vez para consolas los protagonistas no eran Harry, Hermione, Ron y compañía sino que esta vez tu podías ser el protagonista a través de un personaje creado. Pintaba que podía ser el mejor juego pero lamentablemente este juego del mundo de Harry Potter se queda flojo y cojea dejando mucho que desear y en ocasiones parece mas un juego de hace 10 años que de hoy en día
    Con respecto a los puntos positivos encontramos
    - La ambientación de hogwarts ya que te transporta a ese mundo. También los exteriores
    - Los hechizos son variados y están muy bien
    - Criaturas mágicas
    - Las primeras 3 horas
    - Jugabilidad
    - El paso de las estaciones

    Con respecto a lo negativo la cosa aumenta bastante por desgracia:
    - Las misiones secundarias son muy flojas llegando a un punto en el cual pasas de hacerlas
    - Los NPC son muy flojos con IA escasa
    - Enemigos escasos y repetidos (troll, duendes, arañas, humanos y bichos como babosas o topos raros)
    - Experiencia de estar en Hogwarts escasa. No puedes asistir a clases ni hacer vida estudiantil ni nada. Solo andar para ir a la siguiente misión y ya esta
    - No puedes hechizar algo como elementos, animales, alumnos etc...
    - Facilidad para aprender hechizos. Los hechizos son misiones secundarias muy flojas para añadir mas horas
    - Historia alargada artificialmente y que se va haciendo pesada. NO es hasta el final cuando se anima
    - Creador de personajes flojito

    Podría seguir pero hay poco que destacar. Con respecto a la historia no es nada del otro mundo. Empiezas bien si eres fan de los libros o películas pero después de 3 o 4 horas le ves las costuras y cuesta terminar el juego. Para la segunda parte deben mejorar bastante porque de lo contrario sus podría ser un fracaso. NOTA FINAL: 5 o 6 pero le daré un 6 por ser Harry Potter.    … Expand
  17. Lana_Evyrgryn
    May 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games I have played in a long time. I was a bit sceptical when they announced another delay, but the wait was definitely worth it.

    A lot of people might say, "b-b-but the frames, a-a-and draw distance," but I am playing on my PS4 that has an SSD installed (not external), so load times are faster, frames are smoother, and things like draw distance are near nonexistent.

    The spells are satisfying with a fair amount of weight, making your character feel more like a god than a 5th-Year Hogwarts student. The flying is amazing, albeit a bit cumbersome at times (especially mounts).

    Raising and breed Beasts in the RoR is a novel idea and ups the cute factor.

    Sirona Ryan (two first name, because of course) is an okay character, if a bit uppity, and while I am okay with a Trans character, the main problem is that they are involved with the main storyline. It kind of annoyed me that I am the main character, yet this person who is just some rando, is seen as a credible threat to Rookwood and Ranrok, despite having nothing but other people's stories about them as "proof" of their "impressive power." - Last I checked, I am the main character, not Sirona (this is also the 1890s, but it also a world were trans...figuration exists, so I'll forgive the blatant and over-the-top "inclusive dialogue" that is seen throughout, including uses if the word "bigot" and "intolerant," which would not have been used at that time, as well as every second male/female NPC quest giver being gay... In the 1890s).

    9/10. Definitely a GOTY contender, but GoW:R will win because Sony owns the awards ceremony.    … Expand
  18. DarthJ
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    It would be more. But I faced a bug whan I wanted to platinum this game. I had 19/20 revelio pages in annex library. It really pissed me off. I have no desire to complete this game. Even if it is not that bad.
  19. lukeak
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It has it all: a great Story, Gameplay, World building, and graphics
  20. fantercooks
    May 14, 2023
    0
    Really not a fan of this one, my expectations weren't great, I just hoped for an interactive environment. Instead it felt like a wii game with better graphics. The experience was really unenjoyable and wish I could refund it and get my money back.
  21. KillDrmWithFire
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    Any game that has a mandatory update, or download to even be able to play or get passed the prologue, or does not contain the full game on the disc gets an automatic zero in my book, I rented this game and it was a great game, I absolutely loved it, but I hate the company that made it, this game is definitely not worth $60, if the complete game was on the disc or had 2 discs to completeAny game that has a mandatory update, or download to even be able to play or get passed the prologue, or does not contain the full game on the disc gets an automatic zero in my book, I rented this game and it was a great game, I absolutely loved it, but I hate the company that made it, this game is definitely not worth $60, if the complete game was on the disc or had 2 discs to complete it, it would’ve gotten a 10, I want to buy it but not at this price, I’ll wait until it ends up in a bargain bin for $5 or less, i won’t be paying full price for a future coaster.… Expand
  22. nielmay
    Jul 15, 2023
    7
    This game proves the stories in Harry Potter's universe can be told on a medium that doesn't need to have the story so truncated. The intrigue from the very start was phenomenal. I loved the story. The gameplay is average. The amount of things to do in the game are about average as well. The graphics are pretty good but not the best. It was fun exploring the world and creating your ownThis game proves the stories in Harry Potter's universe can be told on a medium that doesn't need to have the story so truncated. The intrigue from the very start was phenomenal. I loved the story. The gameplay is average. The amount of things to do in the game are about average as well. The graphics are pretty good but not the best. It was fun exploring the world and creating your own wizard role.… Expand
  23. JBreed
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    A great use of source material and a very interesting first 5 hours. After that I found the combat to be rather repetitive and the story isn't as strong as a Potter game should be. Enemy variants become scarce after you explore the map with only reskin enemies being any sense of change. As a fan of the Harry Potter franchise I can honestly say the nailed the environment and tone of itsA great use of source material and a very interesting first 5 hours. After that I found the combat to be rather repetitive and the story isn't as strong as a Potter game should be. Enemy variants become scarce after you explore the map with only reskin enemies being any sense of change. As a fan of the Harry Potter franchise I can honestly say the nailed the environment and tone of its character and land but I found myself searching for more with little to no payoff.… Expand
  24. ZeusB2009
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    This is the most horrid game to exist at night I have nightmares of this game and will awaken and cry and scream in pain I will be having a good day and suddenly remember the fact that I own such a ungodly game and my day is ruining at night I wonder if God exists and I wonder if he can forgive me for playing such a despicable game and I wonder if I'll go to hell after death for playingThis is the most horrid game to exist at night I have nightmares of this game and will awaken and cry and scream in pain I will be having a good day and suddenly remember the fact that I own such a ungodly game and my day is ruining at night I wonder if God exists and I wonder if he can forgive me for playing such a despicable game and I wonder if I'll go to hell after death for playing this game the other day I heard the Harry Potter theme on a TikTok and I had flashbacks of me buying Hogwarts legacy.… Expand

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  1. Power Unlimited
    May 12, 2023
    76
    On older consoles, the magic of Hogwarts Legacy is sometimes broken by technological flaws, but if you've been waiting for a letter from Hogwarts in the past, that's no reason to pass up on this game. Hogwarts Legacy has a fairly basic approach, but the beautiful music, detailed world and fun combat ensure that the game is dripping with atmosphere and also plays nicely.
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  2. Vandal
    May 8, 2023
    80
    This is a surprisingly solid adaptation to much less powerful hardware, that delivers the original vision with very minor compromises.
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  3. Hobby Consolas
    May 7, 2023
    90
    Hogwarts Legacy surprises all and sundry with a solid port on the previous generation of consoles that, even with the expected cuts, manages to maintain all the magic without reducing content or features. So, if you do not have a new generation console and doubted about its quality, you can rest assured and go running for it without fear.
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